{"product_id":"compass-a-story-of-exploration-and-innovation-0393327132","title":"Compass: A Story of Exploration and Innovation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0393327132\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gurney, Alan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The compass's rocky evolution is charted with an enthusiast's passionA fascinating adventure.\" -Bernadette Murphy, Los Angeles TimesThis is the rich history of the most important navigational device of all time, the magnetic compass, born of the need for a reliable means of negotiating treacherous sea routes around the globe. Compass chronicles the misadventures of those who attempted to perfect the instrument-so precious to sixteenth-century seamen that, by law, any man found tampering with one had his hand pinned to the mast with a dagger. Part history, part adventure, this book is a compelling tribute to human ingenuity-and the mysteries of the sea. 20 illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51855845818656,"sku":"NEW0393327132","price":22.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/71Mk2I5WvtL.jpg?v=1781542445","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/compass-a-story-of-exploration-and-innovation-0393327132","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}